English Composition, Adjunct Faculty
About The Position
Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All Faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Assignments will include teaching, at both undergraduate and/or graduate levels, as applicable. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region. Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent accreditation in English; or Master’s degree in a related area with 18 hours of coursework in English at the graduate level with a minimum of one full year teaching experience at the university level.
- Interest in teaching Composition I and II.
- Experience participating in an innovative English program and general education program.
- High level of professionalism and strong commitment to students required
Nice To Haves
- Three years of teaching experience at the university level.
- Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
- Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
- Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
- Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
- Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
- Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
- Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.
Responsibilities
- Plans and teaches in assigned course(s).
- Prepare syllabi, instruction materials; coordinate lectures and tests.
- Provide professional mentoring to students.
- Using the Canvas teaching platform to manage courses.
- Contribute to course and/or curriculum development, if applicable
- Function as an effective, active, and collegial team member.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
